In this interview with District Metals (TSX.V:DMX) CEO Garrett Ainsworth—a renowned uranium geologist behind major Athabasca Basin discoveries like Triple R—explore the game-changing implications of Sweden lifting its uranium mining ban in November 2025 (effective January 2026). Ainsworth details the company's flagship Viken deposit, the world's largest undeveloped uranium resource with over 1.5 billion pounds U3O8 plus significant vanadium, potash, molybdenum, nickel, and rare earth potential, alongside exciting 2026 plans including a PEA, extensive drilling on shallow polymetallic targets, airborne surveys, and high-grade Athabasca-style unconformity prospects—positioning District Metals as a top uranium stock for Europe's nuclear energy security and critical metals supply amid the global uranium bull market.

🗓️ Recording date: December 18, 2025

📖 Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:11 - CEO's Athabasca Discovery Background (Triple R & Arrow)
2:41 - Path to District Metals & Entry into Sweden
3:53 - Sweden's Pro-Nuclear Shift & Staking Viken Deposit
4:49 - Impact of Uranium Ban Lift on Sentiment
6:22 - 2026 Plans: PEA, Drilling & Surveys
8:29 - Viken's Unique Advantages (Shallow Alum Shale)
10:16 - Polymetallic Value: Vanadium, Potash & REEs
10:56 - Advanced Geophysics & High-Grade Targets
14:02 - Regulatory Changes & Permitting Outlook
15:28 - Stakeholder Collaboration & Domestic Supply Role
17:37 - Key Risks & Social License Strategy
24:11 - Mining Method: Open-Pit (No ISR)
25:40 - Polymetallic Value Split
27:21 - Q&A: Public Resistance & Community Actions
32:26 - Policy Reversal Risk
33:57 - Potential Partnerships & JV Strategy
35:14 - 2026 Drilling Priorities
38:10 - Milestones for Strategic Discussions
39:42 - Interest from Utilities & Majors
40:04 - Preferred Deal Structure
42:24 - Lessons on Strategic Exit Timing
43:57 - Upcoming News Flow
45:51 - Closing Remarks